BAILEY, Allan A

Service:
Army
Rank:
Private
Unit:
18th D.L.I., (Durham light infantry)10th Manchesters.
Place Enlisted:
Unknown
Service Number:
44788
Home Address:
Dovecote Street, Staindrop
Family Details:

Allan was the son of John & Louisa Bailey. In 1911 he lived with his widowed father, three brothers & five sisters in Dovecote Street, Staindrop. He, his father & brother Wilfred were all coal miners. His sister Jane Ann was housekeeper for the family and in later life cleaned the church.

Date of Birth:
Unknown
Place of Birth:
Unknown
Death:
28th Sep 1918
Place of Death
Cambrai
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds
Place of Burial:
Vis –En – Artois
Obituary:

The Parish Magazine reported “Although not a robust lad, he heard the call and volunteered for duty, doing his bit faithfully and well.”

Notes:

Allan joined the 18th Durham Light Infantry in August 1915. He served in France & was wounded twice. Later, he transferred to the 10th Manchesters. He died of wounds received at Cambrai on 28th September 1918 aged 24 & is buried at Vis –En – Artois.

Name originally entered as ALLEN - was this spelling on the Staindrop plaque?

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